Job summary
Employer heading
Physiotherapist
Band 6
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West London NHS Trust Ìýprovides a full range of mental health, community Ìýand physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialistÌýservices that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
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Job overview
As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have to opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our inhouse development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.
As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisation skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.Ìý
Main duties of the job
To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.
• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment out-comes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the servicesÌý
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communicationÌý
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevantÌý
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patient’s ability to functionÌý
• Contribute to effective discharge planningÌý
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measuresÌý
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.Ìý
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issuesÌý
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Ìý
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. Ìý
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.Ìý
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedÌý
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Relevant special interest group membership
- Working towards MSc or MACP membership
Experience
Essential criteria
- Gateway question: Significant post registration clinical experience in musculoskeletal care in the NHS or equivalent experience
- Gateway question: Significant recent practical experience as a band 5 Physiotherapist in the NHS or equivalent experience
- Broad range of band 5 care clinical specialities including Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedics
- Out-patient musculoskeletal physiotherapy to include consutant, Gp and Rheumatology referrals and orthopaedic inpatients
- How does your clinical experience to date meet the NHS experience or equivalent required for this role (see person specification)
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Significant NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
- Experience of committee membership e.g. safety committee
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding and experience of quality and audit
- Remains updated with relevant professional practice and new research/ research papers
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the diverse patient population
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lauren Johnson
- Job title
- MSK Service Manager Hounslow
- Email address
- [email protected]
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